Are leg cramps waking you up at night? Discover what causes leg cramps at night, how to stop nighttime leg cramps, and what you can do to get better sleep.0:00 Night leg cramps0:40 The causes of leg cramps at night1:29 Muscle cramps and magnesium deficiency2:19 Magnesium for leg cramps not working3:13 What causes magnesium deficiency?4:43 How to stop leg cramps 5:40 Magnesium glycinate 6:28 Severe leg cramps 👉 Download Dr. Berg's Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/45qtO07Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. Nighttime leg cramps are not caused by a problem with the muscle itself. They’re related to the nervous system. Leg cramps at night are typically a direct result of a magnesium deficiency. Some people think magnesium isn’t improving their leg cramps, but they may simply be taking the wrong form. Magnesium glycinate is one of the best-absorbed forms of magnesium.Magnesium may not stop your leg cramps if you’re also low in vitamin D. Magnesium and vitamin D work together, so the more magnesium you take, the more vitamin D you need, and vice versa.If you have severe leg cramps, it may take longer to see results.Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio:Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book "The Healthy Keto Plan" and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.Disclaimer:Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

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